The salary statistics and trend of technical writers in the industry of plastics and rubber products manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare technical writers salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,030 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,720 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for technical writers in the industry of plastics and rubber products manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) technical writers is $95,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent technical writers is $36,030.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of technical writers in the industry of Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,720 | 7.64% | 7.64% |
| 2016 | $53,310 | 7.62% | - |
| 2015 | $49,250 | 19.43% | - |
| 2014 | $39,680 | -13.38% | - |
| 2013 | $44,990 | -18.49% | - |
| 2012 | $53,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of technical writers in 53 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of technical writers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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